Manziel, Clowney, Sturgis, Sanders get SEC awards

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is the Southeastern Conference offensive player of the year while the Aggies’ Kevin Sumlin shared coaching honors.

SEC coaches also named South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney as the top defensive player on Wednesday and awarded Florida kicker Caleb Sturgis and South Carolina return man Ace Sanders co-special teams honors.

Florida’s Will Muschamp split the coaching award.

Alabama center Barrett Jones is the top scholar-athlete and Texas A&M’s Luke Joeckel won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy.